CR 809 06 2026 - Grant funding of £200k from the Department for Education (DfE) to support the costs of City of Doncaster Council’s investigation into the abuse that children and young people suffered in the 3 residential homes owned by the Hesley Gr
April 5, 2026 Service Director Finance and Technology (Other) Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
Service Director Finance and Technology decided to accept grant funding of £200k from the Department for Education. This funding will support the costs of the investigation into abuse suffered by children and young people in residential homes owned by the Hesley Group. The decision was made on 05/04/2026.
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Purpose
See attached ODR for details
Decision
To accept grant funding of £200k from the DfE to contribute to the costs of the investigation into the abuse that children and young people suffered in the 3 residential homes owned by the Hesley Group.
Alternative options considered
Since the council will incur these costs regardless, declining the £200k grant is not considered a viable option.
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Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 5 Apr 2026 |